Australian Herring
Arripis georgiana
- Group: Other
- Max size: 41 cm
- For divers: safe
Despite the name it is not a true herring but a small relative of the Australian salmon. It schools through bays, seagrass beds and surf along southern Australian shores, feeding on small fish and crustaceans.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Scombriformes › Arripidae › Arripis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1577326.
FAQ
- Is the Australian Herring dangerous to divers?
- The Australian Herring is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Australian Herring get?
- The Australian Herring grows to about 41 cm.